MCLAUGHLIN, S.D. (KELOLAND) — A large fire is active north of Mclaughlin, South Dakota according to a Facebook post from Mobridge Fire Department.

Firefighters are asking residents to stay clear of the area and let crews work.

Smoke was seen on our KELO Live Cam in Mobridge.

Most of western and central South Dakota remains in a Red Flag Warning for strong winds, low humidity and warm temperatures causing fire danger concerns.

Earlier this week, fire crews in and around the town of Platte responded to several beanfield, cornfield, and combine fires all within the span of two hours Monday afternoon